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OSHA seeks construction industry input on expanding silica Table 1 compliance
Almost two years after enforcing tougher federal rules to reduce construction workersâ exposure to silica dust, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering comments to expand its Table 1 compliance standards, which could make it easier for construction firms to comply. The Table 1 standards outline actions to reduce silica dust exposure for specific [âŚ]
August 27, 2019
Construction Equipment
Hiltiâs new DSH 600-X adds lighter, 60cc option to cut-off saw lineup
Hilti announces that it has officially expanded its lineup of cut-off saws with the introduction of the DSH 600-X. Learn more about the new saw from Hilti here.
October 9, 2018
Safety
Still confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the air
Videos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.
August 23, 2018
Construction Equipment
DeWalt 60-volt, battery-powered cutoff saw makes quick work of demanding masonry applications
Nobody needs complications when cutting masonry, and DeWaltâs new 9-inch, 60-volt Max Cut-Off saw uses a hefty 60-volt battery instead of electrical cords or a gasoline engine for cutting into masonry, concrete and rebar. The cordless saw cuts to a depth of 3-1/4 inches for single pass efficiency in many applications. Like an angle grinder, [âŚ]
May 9, 2018
Safety
OSHA silica rules boost dust vac sales as contractors âtool upâ to comply
Tool manufacturers have seen a big boost in sales on products designed to meet recent federal regulations to reduce workersâ exposure to crystalline silica dust. And solutions that involve a vacuum attached to the tool to extract dust appear to be leading the charge. âDemand in the market has skyrocketed,â Eric Hollister, Hilti senior director [âŚ]
March 6, 2018
Construction Equipment
Hilti unveils DSH 700-, 900-X concrete saws with no-choke start
The process of setting the choke to cold-start any portable, gasoline-powered tool is nobodyâs favorite activity. So Hilti eliminated manual choke with its new Easy Start technology in the DSH 700-X and DSH 900-X hand-held concrete saws, introduced at World of Concrete. The technology automatically sets the proper amount of choke and eliminates the adjustment [âŚ]
February 8, 2016
Construction Equipment
Cat 432D backhoe becomes massive, remote-control chainsaw with Dazziniâs QST3000D (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
While there arenât a whole lot of construction applications for it, weâre pretty sure guys and gals in demo work and forestry would love nothing more than to try running a Cat backhoe toting a giant chain saw. Dazzini, the Italian company that makes this attachment, specializes in cutting tools, specifically those for quarrying applications capable of slicing [âŚ]
October 14, 2015
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic launches first concrete line, aims to be one-stop shop
Chicago Pneumatic launched its new concrete equipment line at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including vibration, leveling, finishing and cutting products. As the companyâs first concrete products, the line is intended to position Chicago Pneumatic as a one-stop shop for its customers. Pokers The product line includes VPM mechanical pokers designed for mid-sized applications using medium- to high-slump concrete, [âŚ]
March 13, 2014
Gear
Stihl launches Rock Boss chainsaw-type concrete saw (WOC 2013)
Stihl introduced a new chainsaw type concrete saw, the Rock Boss 461 today here in Las Vegas at the World of Concrete. The Rock Boss can cut 15.7 inches deep and uses 20 percent less fuel than comparable two stroke engines, says Dan Pherson, product manager (pictured above with the Rock Boss), industrial & [âŚ]
February 5, 2013
Construction Equipment
RSC to host used equipment yard sale
RSC Equipment Rental will host a yard sale event at its locations nationwide on Dec. 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Used equipment â such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, air tools, compressors, backhoes, dozers, trenchers, mixers, saws and electric tools â are available now through the Dec. 8 yard sale event. RSC Equipment [âŚ]
November 8, 2011
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